Yacht Rock

Synopsis

What can be said about Yacht Rock that hasn't been said by various magazines, newspapers and disc jockeys across the country? J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair's saga detailing the unknown mythical origins of a previously obscure genre of music struck the audience like a lightning bolt on its first episode, much like fellow 101 breakout House of Cosbys. Unlike HoC, however, Yacht Rock was never sued by its iconic characters' real life counterparts. In fact, it is said that at one time or another, just about every musician lovingly portrayed in the series has witnessed and enjoyed it behind closed doors. Yacht Rock enjoyed success on levels and in ways previously unattained by 101 shows, its title becoming a household phrase at radio stations, a bin at your local record store and a category on iTunes. But beneath its pop cultural triumph was an artistic one that often went undescribed: Yacht Rock's stories were always clever and sometimes downright genius in their assembly, weaving trivi...

First Air Date: 2005-06-26

Last Air Date: 2010-04-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Hunter Stair, J.D. Ryznar, Lane Farnham

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Top Cast

Steve Huey as "Hollywood" Steve Huey
Hunter Stair as Kenny Loggins
J.D. Ryznar as Michael McDonald
David B. Lyons as Koko Goldstein
Russell Walters as David Paich
Amos Przekaza as Doobie Drummer
Dan Sachoff as Gene Balboa
Wade Randolph as Daryl Hall
Justin Roiland as Christopher Cross
Lane Farnham as Jim Messina

Seasons

Season 1 (2005)

An overview of the history of soft rock, from harpoons to space battles.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: What a Fool Believes (2005-06-26)

Longtime Channel 101 bridesmaids J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair have finally entered Prime Time, and they've done it Batman style, straight through the skylight. Pilots that debut at #1 tend not to fizzle quickly; could Yacht Rock be a new House of C**bys?
Ep. 2: Keep the Fire (2005-07-24)

Hall and Oates go toe to toe with McDonald and Loggins in a back alley contest, with tragic results.
Ep. 3: I'm Alright (2005-08-28)

shaken from smoothness by the wake of Koko's death, Kenny Loggins entertains the temptation of non-Yacht-rock.
Ep. 4: Rosanna (2005-09-25)

A desperate Toto attempts to shanghai McDonald's career into a new age.
Ep. 5: Believe in It (2005-10-30)

In this very special Halloween episode, McDonald and Loggins must unite to protect smooth music from Michael Jackson "beating it."
Ep. 6: "Big Rapids" Gary's Tales of Significant History (2006-01-29)

Yacht Rock takes a turn for the even more historical.
Ep. 7: I Keep Forgettin' (2006-02-26)

A bet between Loggins and McDonald takes a decade and a gangsta to settle.
Ep. 8: Gino the Manager (2006-03-26)

Hollywood Steve carries us back to Yacht Rock's very origins.
Ep. 9: Runnin' with the Devil (2006-05-28)

The story of a Van Halen hit.
Ep. 10: FM (2006-06-25)

Steely Dan's feud with The Eagles resolves itself in a well-known song.
Ep. 11: Footloose (2008-01-27)

This special episode of Yacht Rock had it's west coast premiere at Channel 101's January 2008 Screening. Jimmy Buffet and the story of "Footloose." Enjoy!
Ep. 12: Danger Zone (2010-04-24)

This special finale episode of Yacht Rock screened at Channel 101 on April 24th, 2010.